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extremism

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪkˈstrimɪzəm/ · UK /ɪkˈstriːmɪzəm/

extremism means: Political or religious beliefs and actions that go far beyond what most people accept.

noun

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Political or religious beliefs and actions that go far beyond what most people accept.

  • The group rejects extremism.
  • Teachers discussed ways to prevent religious extremism.
  • Political extremism grew during the economic crisis.

Similar words: radicalism

Opposites: moderation

Common phrases: political extremism, religious extremism, combat extremism

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What does extremism mean?

Political or religious beliefs and actions that go far beyond what most people accept.

What is extremism in other languages?

Türkçe: aşırılık · Español: extremismo · Français: extrémisme · Deutsch: Extremismus · Italiano: estremismo · 日本語: 過激主義

How do you pronounce extremism?

In American English /ɪkˈstrimɪzəm/; in British English /ɪkˈstriːmɪzəm/.

How do you use extremism in a sentence?

The group rejects extremism. Teachers discussed ways to prevent religious extremism.

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